Dark and Detailed: 34 inspiring contemporary illustrations

If you’re seeking instant inspiration, look no further than the world of contemporary illustration. Our search for today’s most unusual, eye-popping drawings has left us completely stunned.

From magazine, to fashion, to just-for-fun illustration, we found this niche to be as dark as it is beautiful. We noticed another trend, too; women in distress or positions of vulnerability seem to be a recurring element — apparently not much has changed since the golden era of comic books…

Here are the 17 artists who blew us away (and possibly disturbed us too):